How to Pronounce "acorns"
word
ˈeɪkɔɹnz
AY-kornz
ˈeɪkɔːnz
AY-kawnz
Definition
Acorns are the small, hard, oval-shaped nuts that grow on oak trees. They are the seeds that can become new oak trees and are food for many animals like squirrels and deer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪkɔɹnz
British English
ˈeɪkɔːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-kornz
UK
AY-kawnz
Listen in Context
Squirrels eat acorns in the park.
Oak trees drop acorns every autumn.
We found many acorns on the ground.
The children collected acorns to make crafts.